, Day 5 BEREA – It was an offensive day at Cleveland Browns training camp on Monday.Before things got started, Tyrod Taylor said the Browns "need to win now," and his offense came out with some urgency ready to prove it's up to that tall task.Throughout the practice it didn't matter whether it was the first, second, or third team units on the field, the Browns offense was fired up and executing at a high level.Duke Johnson, Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb and Matt Dayes sparked the big day. They were all fantastic, breaking off long runs seemingly at will. Chubb was as impressive as you'd expect from a second-round draft pick and former star college running back. After he got moving, he didn't stop. Coaches typically preach to "play until the whistle," but it didn't feel like Chubb ever wanted to stop.Chubb also had the biggest "wow" moment of the day, taking a counter pitch to the left sideline then hitting a video game button juke move to break him free for a huge gain.It'd be insulting to leave out the receivers, as Corey Coleman and Antonio Callaway both had standout practices. Rookie Derrick Willies also had a good showing. Willies, the 6'4" former Red Raider has an intriguing combination of size and speed. He ran almost exclusively with the second-team offense, led by Baker Mayfield, with fellow rookie Damion Ratley lined up opposite him.Hue Jackson let his team go a little early on Monday, with Tuesday being a CBA-mandated off-day. The team will return to Berea on Wednesday as they continue to prepare for their preseason opener against the New York Giants on Aug. 8.Observations from Monday, July 30 practice:1.Tight end David Njoku continued to drop some passes, one ending in an interception by safety Damarious Randall in 11-on-11s. Tyrod Taylor's pass sailed a little behind him, and was high, but it did hit his hands. In early goal-line offense simulations Njoku had a spectacular leaping catch in traffic, scoring a touchdown and then delivering an equally impressive jump-and-spike celebration. Njoku has flashed star-level talent at the tight end position, but consistency concerns will continue to be the story following him until they're not.2.Maybe some people were writing Corey Coleman off a little too soon. Unable to stay healthy for his first two seasons, Coleman has entered Browns training in what Todd Haley described as a "make or break" season. After struggling early on in camp, Coleman has strung together two impressive practices in a row. Coleman had several impressive grabs on Monday, including one from Taylor along the sideline that garnered a huge pop from fans and teammates. Taylor said he expects Coleman to continue catching his stride and building momentum the further the team progresses into camp.3.Tyrod Taylor received all first-team quarterback snaps again, and no change is expected there. As such, he had a lot more opportunities for errors, and he did have some on Monday. Other than the slight miss to Njoku on the interception by Randall, Taylor missed Jarvis Landry in the goal-line simulation drill, and also held the ball way too long before sailing a pass over Carlos Hyde's head in the front corner of the end zone two plays later. Taylor was generally efficient as he has been, too, but the limited goal-line work he put in was far from perfect.4.Baker Mayfield was sharp again on Monday, but he did hold the ball too long a couple times. He also had some confusion on another play in 11-on-11s resulting in a timeout. One play was a would-be sack if not for defenders stopping before hitting the quarterback, but it ended with him hitting Rashard Higgins down the right sideline for what would have been a touchdown, if not for the sack. Baker also led two-consecutive touchdown plays during the 11-on-11 goal-line simulation. The first, Baker faced quick pressure, rolled left and hit rookie tight end Julian Allen dragging toward the sideline. The second touchdown appeared to be an audible into a run from the shotgun, followed by Chubb dancing across the goal-line. He had another beautiful and well-timed dart to rookie receiver Derrick Willies in non goal-line 11-on-11s.5.Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi made the play of the day in defensive line against offensive linemen drills. After the snap, Ogunjobi hit a "crossover-like" NBA move on Joel Bitonio, then shed him and instantly got into the backfield. Chris Smith, a smaller interior guy at 266 pounds, scored a similar victory and was impressive coming from the inside as well.6.Defensive end Myles Garret looked phenomenal. He appears to be in pristine shape and was dominant in pass-rushing drills. Jeff Risdon from The Browns Wire pointed out how low his shoulder reaches while he's bending around offensive tackles. It's pretty remarkable how quickly he's able to bend, dip, and then explode right into the quarterback, turning speed to power nearly instantly.7.Rookie offensive lineman Austin Corbett spent his time exclusively at second-team left tackle on Monday. Corbett, the No. 33 pick in last April's NFL draft, hasn't settled into a role with the team. Jackson has said they love his versatility, but for now he'll be plugged in and tried out at different spots until that role crystalizes. Expect Corbett's future to look less murky after the team increases its game-type simulations, holds intra-squad scrimmage on Friday, and gets into the actual upcoming games.8.Antonio Callaway had some brief time in with the first-team offense today. He continues catching everything and impresses with his routes.9.It's still early but the starting left tackle position doesn't look close to settled. Shon Coleman looks the part but there doesn't seem to be belief behind him. That is my perception.10. Injured receiver/special-teamer Jeff Janis was not in pads, but was active in helping coach and encourage his teammates during special teams drills.11. Chad Thomas and Jabrill Peppers (PUP) passed their physicals and were activated from the PUP list. Thomas and Peppers were both active at practice.12. Peppers said he is ready to return, and that he would play against the New York Giants on Aug. 8 if it were up to him. Coach Jackson said following practice that he needs him to get on the field as soon as possible because he isn't an established veteran and needs the work. Derrick Kindred had a good practice on Monday, including an interception in defensive back drills and a tackle-for-loss of Carlos Hyde.13. There were no apparent additional injuries on Monday. The following players remained sidelined on Monday: LB Genard Avery (groin), TE Devon Cajuste (concussion), TE Seth DeValve (quad), DL Daniel Ekuale (calf), OL Desmond Harrison (toe-PUP), WR Jeff Janis (knee), DL Lenny Jones (concussion), and OT Greg Robinson (concussion).10 things to watch in the Browns' Week 2 match-up and the NFL Welcome to Week 2 of the NFL! This weekly column includes a lot of loose ends leading up to Sunday's game.Pokorny's 10 Things to Watch in Week 2 - Browns and the NFL1. Josh Gordon is Gone: I guess it's a good thing I waited so late to write my column this week, because a lot would've changed between Saturday morning and Saturday night with the news of the team saying goodbye to WR Josh Gordon. Last week, we're talking about it being his first Week 1 game since 2012. By Week 2, the team is moving on for good. I guess it's an expected end to Gordon's reign with the team, but it's just a sad feeling overall. I wanted so badly for Cleveland to have a star player, and he is as talented of a receiver anyone could ever ask for.Assuming he hasn't had a major relapse, instead of the Browns outright waiving him, they should take the highest compensation package offered. It will likely be a conditional draft pick, contingent upon Gordon not getting into trouble with his new team. I speculated the trade scenario right away, and it wasn't long before teams came calling:2. Where Do We Go from Here? It's back to preseason mode. One very good thing we have to fall back on is the fact that WR Jarvis Landry is a stud, so it's not like the team is without a No. 1 receiver. WR Antonio Callaway is the big benefactor here. He has lights out speed and should be elevated to the starting lineup. WR Rashard Higgins will also see a good amount of action after having a fantastic camp and preseason. This should also open the door for more targets for RB Duke Johnson.The obvious quesiton now is whether this means WR Dez Bryant will become a priority for the Browns. The two sides have been linked together for awhile. At this point, the headlines that come with Bryant may be more trouble than it's worth, when you can use this opportunity to develop your younger players instead.3. The Importance of the Tie: Back to your regularly scheduled program. After last week's unexpected tie to begin the season, let's talk about what that means from a coaching and strategic perspective the rest of the season. A tie is not as bad as you may think. When you are calculating winning percentages http://www.brownsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-baker-mayfield-jersey , it is based on the following:Win = 1.0Loss = 0.0Tie = 0.5If it helps you make sense of it, the Browns have a record of 0.5 wins - 0 losses. Let's say the Browns have a great season and win 8 games. Let's say the Bengals also win 8 games, but lose 8 games. Cleveland would get the tiebreaker over Cincinnati, because they would technically have 8.5 wins, which is greater than 8 wins.4. Strategic Perspective of a Tie: From a strategic perspective, the big thing that Hue Jackson must understand for the rest of the season is possibly settling for another tie if that scenario were to arise. 2 ties end up equaling a win. So let's say the Browns finish the season with a record of 7-7-2. That means in reality, you could treat their record as 8-7, which is better than any team that would've finished .500 in the standings. That could matter for a wildcard spot.Let's think about this. If the Browns are tied with the Saints in overtime this week, and have the ball at the 50 yard line facing a 4th-and-10 with 1:20 left in the game, what would you want them to do? Instinct may scream at Jackson if he punts the ball, because you are basically giving up the chance to win. But playing for a tie instead of a loss has real value for your positioning in the standings, and I hope it is something he and his staff has at least discussed. Even though two ties doesn't happen in the NFL, with overtime being shortened to 10 minutes last year, I think it's only a matter of time before it does happen.5. Fond Saints-Browns Memories: The Browns haven't had much success since returning to the league in 1999...except when it comes to the New Orleans Saints, a team they have a 4-1 record against during that span. Not only that, but the games have had some of the most memorable moments for the club since 1999. Let's see the highlights:Their first win in the new era, the Tim Couch Hail Mary in 1999:In 2010, Eric Mangini beat the Saints in a string of impressive wins. It included TWO pick sixes by David Bowens, but also this miraculous fake punt by Reggie Hodges:And then came the Browns' Week 2 win over the Saints in 2014, when Brian Hoyer found Andrew Hawkins wide open, setting up a game-winning field goal as time expired:6. Coach Miscommunications: On one hand, I don't want to make a big deal out of miscommunications between the coaches. It makes it seem as though as I'm fishing for reasons for Hue Jackson to be fired. But now, more than ever, Jackson should have a firm grasp of how his personnel is going to be utilized on gameday, and be on the same page as all of his coaches. It is perfectly fine if he makes the ultimate decisions, but why was there a mix-up in how the first play of last week's game would be called, personnel-wise? (Josh Gordon was involved in a formation that included three tight ends, but Jackson did not want him to start). Also, prior to the game, special teams coordinator Amos Jones said that Antonio Callaway would be the punt returner, and that both he and Jabrill Peppers would be in on kickoffs. Instead, Peppers returned almost all of the punts. Heading into Week 2 now, Jones said, "Coach made that decision. Obviously, we are going to stick behind it as coaches. We are going to do what the hell we are told." Yes, that is true. Do what you are told, and respect the head coaches' decision. But also, these miscommunications should not be happening so close to gameday in the first place. If they are happening among the coaches, then no wonder the players are perplexed at times too — to where you have alignment mistakes, or special teams blunders (i.e. Joel Bitonio getting overloaded on the blocked kick in overtime). Get it under control, Hue.7. Jake Burns on Browns Film Review: If you haven't been following, Jake Burns on @BrownsFilmBDN has been doing an insane amount of work breaking down Browns film all preseason and now in Week 1. In the Twitter moment below, he looked at 60 plays from Week 1 alone! I have to admit, it has discouraged me a bit from doing my own film review like I have in the past, because I know how time consuming it is, and before I can get to it, I see that Jake has already covered it all. I think I will try to do a post mid-week that embeds several of his clips for key plays, though, to help highlight his work while offering my own assessment.2018 Week 1: Browns vs. Steelers8. The Little Things Add Up: In his press conference this week, Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was asked about whether the Browns should've scored on LB Joe Schobert's fumble return in overtime. He thinks they should have, and said what happened on the play:9. NFL Week 2 Picks: I went 10-5-1 in Week 1. Here are my Week 2 picks, along with a few notes.I am really pushing it with seven picks for road teams to win! Unfortunately, the Browns aren't one of them. Some of it has to do with injuries. The Falcons lost two key defensive players, I don't know what to make of the Titans' situation, and Aaron Rodgers won't have his mobility if he plays (but they might not have won anyone against a tough Vikings team).Teams with their stock up last week get rewarded, like the Chiefs over the Steelers and the Jets over the Dolphins. Teams with the stock down, like Buffalo, Oakland, and Detroit, have the opposite effect going for them. My game of the week would be New England vs. Jacksonville, a re-match of the AFC Championship from a year ago. I expect a very physical game, with the Patriots still coming out on top.The pick I feel least confident in is the Giants vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. I don't know what to make of Dallas, and the Giants are intriguing because of Saquon Barkley but just haven't sustained winning lately.The Bears earned some brownie points for their effort in Week 1. The loss was a big letdown, but I think they learn this week and finish for a dominant game.10. Predicting the Browns' Week 2 Inactives: I predict the following players will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Saintsrojected Inactives: QB Drew Stanton, WR Josh Gordon, TE Seth DeValve, DE Emmanuel Ogbah, DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, LB Christian Kirksey, and CB Tavierre Thomas.I feel pretty good about getting all the inactives correct this week. Stanton should be down again for not needing three quarterbacks. Gordon, DeValve, Ogbah, and Kirksey are already ruled out, leaving just two players to predict. Odenigbo was inactive last week, and I think Thomas will be down with CB E.J. Gaines back now.